The totem shape stands watch over the stories told through time, depicted in this piece in the variety of fabrics — the batik coming out of Africa, the painted textile, 19th century quilt, the stitched copper —juxtaposed with the painting. The acrylic on canvas, forms a modern day storyboard telling a story of celebration and strength. Acrylic on canvas, copper, textiles, found objects, mounted on wood panel, shadow box framed.